Steel Fencing (Gates & Railings) Ltd Blog

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Below are a few tips that you should
follow when employing fencing contractors to repair or install
fencing on your property. You need to ensure that the end result is
secure and safe, therefore it is important to use reputable fencing
contractors.

1. Getting a Quote

When obtaining a quotation for the work
to be carried out ensure that a surveyor visits your property prior to
providing you with the quotation. For an accurate quotation a good
fencing contractor will visit the site to assess the ground, access
to the property and to take measurements. Finalise everything that is
included in the price ie. materials, labor, delivery etc.

2. Ask for References

Ask the fencing
contractor for a minimum of two recent references and follow them up.
This can give you an overall impression of the company and the way
they work. Ask questions regarding time and budget and also if any
problems arose and how these were dealt with.

3. Public Liability Insurance

Most Fencing Contractors will expect you to ask about public
liability insurance and
request for proof of policy.

4. Qualifications

A typical fencing training scheme in
the UK is the Fencing Industry Skills Scheme (FISS), which is run
alongside the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSC). For a
Fencing Contractor to register with the program, workers must
complete one of the training levels below.

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Timber fencing is used for
wide range of purposes for both residential and commercial uses,
mainly used for residential properties as they provide an aesthetically pleasing and relatively secure boundary
demarcation and a very cost effective price. Panel fencing is
suitable for level ground but can be fitted on sloping ground by
stepping the panels, for sloping ground a Closeboard fence is more
suitable.

Panel Fencing components will
comprise of either timber or concrete posts with panels fitted
between, these panels can either be lapped (slats running
horizontally) or closeboard (slats running vertically).

Lapped Panels are the cheapest
option of full panel timber fencing but are not recommended for
exposed locations or sloped ground as life expectancy is not as long
as closeboarded fencing

All Timber Panel fencing is formed
with FSC-Certified timber sourced from managed resources, and is
supplied pressure treated

Preparation:

Prior
to any installation of panel fencing you must ensure that you have
sufficient materials to complete the work, accurately measure the
distance that you require to fence, taking note of any end posts that
may be required.

From
these measurements you can determine the number of posts required
based on the centres of the posts, standard lapped or closeboard
fence panels are 1.8m so post centres must be set at this, Make sure
that you remember an extra post to end the run or if any special
corner posts are required. Panel fencing can be fitted between either
timber or slotted concrete posts.

When budget is the key consideration
when deciding what type of fencing you would like, then a Timber
panel fence is the way forward. There are various styles of Timber Fencing available on the market with the highly popular closeboard fencing.

By storing Timber products inside, you
can rest assured that the materials have not been exposed to harsh
weather conditions that can cause timber to twist and rot. Timber
fencing has been the traditional backyard fence support in the UK for
decades and although a lot of new fence materials come on the market,
demand for this type of fence is still substantial. There are now a
number of panel options available, because there is always an urge
for customers to want something different.

Timber
fencing offers excellent privacy
whilst protecting your garden and may be easily erected without the
help of a professional.

Standard gates are available to suit
all requirements. For maximum security our team can automate your
palisade gate incorporating remote access and key coded entry.
Palisade Gates can be made to open in a swing or sliding motion. The
sliding option being the more popular due to greater security and
requires less space in the event of opening and closing.

Steel Fencing (Gates & Railings) Ltd Mesh fencing – has a strong, robust construction providing brilliant
prevention against cut-through and climbing. The wire mesh structure
is the ideal choice for the highest form of security at the same time
as providing great visibility in applications such as Schools, Colleges and Industrial Sites. Due to the incredible ball rebound capabilities Mesh Fencing is the most common solution to Sports and Recreation Ground fencing in the UK.

Available Heights

Standard gates are available to suit
all requirements. For maximum security our team can automate your
mesh gate incorporating remote access and key coded entry. Mesh Gates
can be made to open in a swing or sliding motion. The sliding option
being the more popular due to greater security and requires less
space in the event of opening and closing.For a FREE Mesh Fencing quotation contact Steel Fencing (Gates & Railings) Ltd.

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

On of the most popular ways of securing
your property and protecting it against intruders is to use fencing.

A popular fence choices is with the use of Wire Mesh as it is
available in a variety of heights and thicknesses.

Mesh fencing is significantly cheaper
to supply and install than Timber or Brick. There is no need to paint
or treat and as it comes in panels mesh is faster and simpler to
install. Obviously the thicker wire is the strongest, however more
expensive and may be unnecessary in a low security situation.

For public property and gardening
applications, Mesh Fencing can be exceptionally versatile, secure and
inexpensive. When choosing a suitable type of Mesh Fencing you are
required to figure out how you intend to use it, where you intend to
fit it, and the budget. There is a variety of Mesh Fencing types
available, below are a few of the more popular choices, each with
advantages and disadvantages depending on the requirements.

Sports
Rebound
Sports Rebound panel gives an incredible ball
rebound hence the name. Sports Rebound fencing is suitable for low to
medium security requirements and available in various heights. Powder
coating ensures a highly durable product and with a wide colour
choice available can blend in with current surroundings.

VGuard
Because
VGuard provides visibility and light it is the most popular choice of
Mesh Fencing. Powder coated to ensure a highly durable product and
with a wide colour choice available can blend in with current
surroundings.

Pro
Guard
A durable and secure system providing an
aesthetically pleasing appearance and clear vision where monitoring
needs are required. Popular with Architects and powder coated to any
RAL colour of clients choice.

Twin
Guard
A popular fencing system for sports grounds and
schools as it satisfies the need for a highly secure perimeter fence
with great ball rebound capabilities. With anti climb and anti
cut-through mesh, Twin Guard is great in preventing crime and
vandalism to your property.

Secure
Guard+
A secure fencing system that provides
excellent protection against theft and vandalism. Available in
various heights and can be Powder coated to any RAL colour providing
a highly durable fence that compliments surroundings.

Secure
Guard 358 Mesh
This is the strongest welded mesh
fencing system available. Providing visibility for monitoring
purposes and a great deterrent against thieves and vandalists. The
small gaps between the mesh makes it incredibly difficult to climb as
hands or feet can not fit into the fencing. Where height is an
important factor 358 Mesh is ideal as it is available in heights of
5.2 meters plus barbed wire fixing.

Fast
Guard Mesh
Similar to Chainlink Fencing, designed to
suit a smaller budget and quick to install. Fast Guard is ideal for a
low security situation.

Steel mesh is highly durable, and when
galvanized or powder coated, it becomes resistant to air water
damage. Mesh fencing can be heavy, however, Aluminum wire mesh for
fencing is much lighter and in some cases less expensive, but it will
also be less durable than Steel.

For further information on the types of
Mesh Fencing available visit our website.